Entering Busy Roundabouts | Learn to drive: Intermediate skills

Knowing when to join a busy roundabout is an important skill that is often needed in urban driving.
This video will show you how to read the traffic flow so that you can understand where other traffic is going - letting you enter the roundabout safely.
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[@Lentsku]

I got my driver's license 6 months ago, I always found it annoying that I couldn't see the blinkers of a car leaving the roundabout because of the angle and I didn't realize I could just watch the car wheels instead and seeing if they start going in a tangent straight line instead of a circle motion until I saw this video

[@caitb7089]

When I have P plates on and hesitate slightly and I get beeped at. Like sorry you have to wait an extra 10 seconds to get on the roundabout lad I’m sure your trip to ASDA is an emergency

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It's amazing how little patience other drivers have sometimes! Thankfully most people are fine, so try not to worry when that happens.

[@loki1066]

Don't have P plates

[@connerthompson7713]

​@loki1066 I was about to write this!

[@hplus1]

​@@loki1066why not

[@eloisescott2558]

@@hplus1because other drivers will treat you differently whereas having no P on your car they see you as no different from them so you won’t experience any prejudice

[@mariustrusler6620]

Thanks so much for this video! Roundabouts are the last thing I need to really nail before my test in April, and I find them really intimidating. In theory I know what to do, but when I'm actually looking for gaps it's like I forget all the hints I'm supposed to be looking for 🤦

[@ciara313245]

Roundabouts are currently the bane of my driving learning experience But I've watch the last couple of videos and I'm getting it little by little! Tommorrow is my last lesson before my test Scared but not as much x My instructor says I'm a good driver Just need to have more confidence and relax and I'll nail that mess!❤❤

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

You can do it! Good luck 🤞🏼

[@h4m2_]

how did it go?

[@yousafshaikh4021]

The key to roundabouts from my own experiences as a learner is to SLOW down as much as possible when coming to one. So it gives you enough time to look at the roundabout and to choose the gear needed. For example, slow down to 5-10 mph if there are cars coming select 1st gear and stop and 2nd gear if there is a break! Hope this helps. Slowing down as much as possible is key!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

That’s great advice - giving yourself time to think makes everything a lot easier 👍🏼

[@itsshow710]

My problem is WHEN to slow down , I can't judge properly and end up doing it too late and harsh or doing it too early and making cars behind me slow down , any tips to find a middle ground

[@tobytang3148]

Your videos are amazing I can finally reverse park and parallel park. I still find roundabouts daunting as I always find it hard to anticipate where the cars are going. This video is so well made, I really love the slow playbacks as well and the clear and straightforward explanations.

[@yousafshaikh4021]

@@itsshow710 always slow on approaching so you have time to pick the right gear. If the roundabout is busy choose 1st gear and if it's not pick 2nd and carry on. But slow down so you can decide whether the roundabout is busy or not to pick the gears.

[@bintuae1]

My problem is that i don't know how to maintain my lane in a roundabout, and also i fear hitting the roundabout's curb when driving next to it

[@Aarontlondon]

I have passed my test recently but it's great watching your videos for the more advanced advice I need now as a new driver.

[@MohammedFahimUddin1999]

AAron Thom yh same I passed my test last summer in June 2018 but still watch these videos as they very useful for new drivers

[@angb1672]

When multiple lane roundabouts are very busy I seem to lose track of what lane I need to carry on in, trying not to crash at the same time as the other vehicles can get too close!

[@Boost_Addict20]

Big round about are easy it’s small busy round abouts I struggle with

[@michaelriches8048]

Something they could've mentioned is the problem with moving off when stopped behind another car, for instance sometimes the car in front starts to move off and you might start following it, but then it stops suddenly with you either hitting it or having to break harshly instead of having made sure the car in front of you actually does move off, with you making your own observations before moving off as well.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, this is good advice - always make sure the car in front has actually entered the roundabout before moving forward!

[@chaosmindradar4693]

Just passed with Zero faults... this video and your other roundabout videos were very nice homework. Trick to get past nerves... just see it like your taking the examiner out for a spin and treat it like any other lesson, and the occasion won’t get to you.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thanks for the great advice - and well done for passing! 🚙👍🏼

[@iamreginareid]

Thank You.

[@jcdunne]

This video has been really helpful to me. Very well explained. Thanks!

[@lraksemloh169]

I found this video really helpful and it made me confident on roundabouts. thank you

[@genevievesaunders874]

I am currently working

[@sekirk]

Seeing this in POVwas super helpful. I keep getting told to look at the wheels and the car position but I didn’t understand what that looked like until now, I’m going to try this tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[@DerrimilkPE]

Helpful and not too long! Thanks

[@charlesholland-keen2222]

A very useful video. The direction of the wheels and position of the car is often a better indication the the indicators. Also try to see where the driver is looking. Be in the right place at the right time in the right gear at the right speed. Prepare to stop and look to go.

[@owenanderson9395]

Spot on! I tell my kids "Front wheels don't lie".

[@simplykoko9033]

Passed my test yesterday (second attempt) and I still watch your videos 😂😂🥰

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Well done :-)

[@rosademayo9491]

Now it makes sense😃. God blessss you.

[@asea75]

Very helpful video!! Thank you!

[@VimalKumar-sy7gv]

These videos are very very helpful. Passed my test with one minor today. I watched most of your videos and learnt a lot from it. Thank you for doing this.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Well done! 🚙😃

[@siderov777]

Very very usefull thank you!

[@gemmamay387]

This video is really concise and will help me tomorrow with my lesson :) thanks from New Zealand

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Gemma May Thanks - and have fun on your lesson!

[@nallam2093]

Your video is very helpful thank you

[@fatinashukur5818]

Many thanks for your tips and advice. I would like to see a video with a slow play about roundabout signs to help understand the roundabout layout before approaching the roundabout so that it will give us enough time to plan ahead. Thanks in advance

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thanks for the idea 👍🏼

[@a.856]

Thanks alot🙏

[@tahirhameed7293]

Amazing

[@Tarminvlogs92]

Thank you 🙏

[@fathimahafsa4172]

thanks for this video

[@maxlastbreath]

i love how she call those busy :D, funny.

[@na-up6gs]

Thank you 😙

[@elincroz]

thanks for this I struggle with roundabouts!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

A lot of people do - so there are now 6 videos about roundabouts on our channel!

[@emmaherron5121]

Me to, I don’t know why but recently in a driving lesson I had a few mess ups with busy roundabouts and now I’m kind of really anxious about going on them next time.

[@RetroDoesStuff]

Thank's

[@fluffyfetlocks]

Here in NZ if you did that first one, the blue car would have changed their mind, and full throttled toward you last second

[@Edmundostudios]

Your videos are excellent!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Glad you like them!

[@hijackstudios]

Note: The black Volvo could've stopped at any point between 2:08 and 2:14, likely resulting in you rear ending them. Alternatively the traffic on the roundabout is stationary and somebody looking rightwards doesn't notice. _I would imagine_ the driver could actually see it, but the view in the video might suggest to people that you don't need to look forward at all. Fun fact: I landed on this video because someone indicating left (and appeared to be pulling off) actually stayed on the roundabout. Fortunately they didn't hit me, but it would have been my fault. I apparently rely too much on signaling, so I was after any more tips I could get. Happy driving everybody!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Irulethevidworld Yes you're right, the Volvo wasn't shown on camera but I could see them with my eyes of course - it's tricky to film exactly what I'm looking at but thanks for the comment!

[@TRASHoftheTITANS]

Irulethevidworld Similar thing happened to me last week, but no indicators were involved. Coming up to a roundabout with no marked lanes, I could see a taxi coming round wasn't signalling right and was positioned well to the left side of the roundabout, so naturally I assumed he was coming off at the exit to the right of me. But instead he decided to come round and almost hit me side-on. I think he must've been intending to exit where I thought he would, but decided at the last minute to come right round. He didn't beep or flash so I'm guessing he also realised he'd been misleading. My friend (a more experienced driver) and I both agreed that, from his positioning, it definitely looked as if he was coming off. My point is, whilst someone's positioning on a roundabout is a clue as to where they will exit, it is but that: a CLUE. Like indicators and speed, you can't rely on that alone to know where someone's coming off. And that's where I think the uk driving test is flawed: the only way to know for sure is when the other driver has fully committed and reached the point of no return, by which point you'd probably have failed for undue hesitation. But personally I'd rather be a little hesitant than too trusting of other drivers!

[@vincenthiney3238]

Cheers👍

[@usamahayat9151]

Hi I watch videos constantly thanks for this nice and helpful content.my question is what is the difference between right lane and left lane when we enter the roundabout.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Using the correct lane is very important - this video should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LVlKedgqh1odU 👍🏼

[@Srilankowa]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mohammadaliofficial4745]

helpful

[@jihane0jihane]

Hello thanks for your videos ...Can I ask you why after leaving roundabout 5 you took the right lane instead of left lane ????

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+jihane ben I exited into the right lane (on roundabout 4) as I was planning to turn right at the next roundabout only 100 metres along the road. Usually I'd exit on the left lane of course!

[@raymondsmith3551]

even if you approached in lane 2?

[@shathaomar1516]

My instructor told me if I entered the roundabout using the right lane, then I should exit right as well. Here it is, some times, difficult as we should be careful if there are cars on left lane will continue to the front of us.

[@shirinbakhshi1085]

I have learnt many essential things ever, from your videos 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank you very much and good luck with your ways 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@karim1387]

clip 6 I feel like I've made that decision to go a dozen times & more than half been told it's not safe you couldn't know they weren't coming round

[@elisabethtaylor07]

When entering the roundabout do we only look at the on coming traffic towards us or leaving because I get so confused on which Cars to look at? I either look at the on coming traffic or the traffic that’s entering from the other side

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We need to look at anyone approaching from the right - be that around the roundabout or approaching the roundabout.

[@silkcatgirl3597]

Hi, I'm really struggling with my clutch control at roundabouts when I have to stop at the give way line and quickly speed up to drive off, I end up going too slow or stalling, do you have any helpful videos for this for roundabouts? Thanks :)

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

If you practice the techniques in this video it should help! Clutch control on steep hills: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJq2ZaqYnpp0eZI Good luck 👍🏼

[@silkcatgirl3597]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thank you 🙌

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

the issue I have with roudabouts is here in the US (Phx AZ) to be specific people are extremely inconsiderate and will push there way in where they definitely shouldn't or they will drive thru the roundabout at such a high rate of speed that you can not judge whats happening, you might have a good open gap but then someone will come barreling around at 50 miles an hour and lay on there horn flip you off as soon as you begin to enter or after you have entered suddenly someone will be right on you tail freaking out because they had to slow down from excessive rate of speed. seesm like roundabout speed ought to be a bit less than the road feeding in to it, so if you are going 45 down the road and get to a roundabout you should reduce to something like 25 at most for the sake of safety and just being considerate of others.I gcant figure out if its just me or if it is just rude /bad drivers. but I often have to wait a while then cant get up to speed fast enough to avoid making someone coming round from the other side having to slow down, I am usually pulling a large trailer and not whipping around in a tiny car.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It sounds that the other drivers you describe are driving aggressively, and it's not actually the fault of the roundabout. At least the design of a roundabout forces drivers to slow down as they steer around the junction, and even if there is a collision it is usually at an angle that reduces the collision forces. Imagine how bad it would be if those aggressive drivers hit you on an intersection - the crash would be far worse. In an ideal world they should show some consideration to drivers of large or slow vehicles, but we all know that this won't always happen...

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

Advance Driving School I agree it’s not the fault of the design of a roundabout it’s the fault of people who don’t want to be considerate

[@wjlroe]

I don't fancy driving on the roundabout at the beginning of the video, looks like some footage from the turn of the century!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, it looks a bit scary when sped up like that!

[@Andromeda4482]

I live in the south, and none of these roundabouts are even close to the one close to my home. I drove for the first time alone today and I'm avoiding it because I tried it, and it didn't go well 3 times. I've only put pass plates on my car because of it. I struggle with roundabouts so much.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Sorry to hear of your struggles. We have a whole playlist of roundabout videos to help: Roundabouts kzbin.info/aero/PLzlPScQvpv6mLLj0U_zJbeM_lytdV3lk7

[@stevenv484]

Hi, I don't understand whether I am missing an opportunity in this scenario. Sometimes when you are waiting at a roundabout and the oncoming car (which is the blocker) is turning left on the outside lane to leave, there is a car coming closely behind him quickly on the inside lane. How do you know it is safe to go when you can't see the fast car? I don't want to make the fast car brake obviously because that would be a fail, but I also don't want to miss a potential opportunity. So in the case of two cars being closely behind each other, do I need to check if both cars are leaving on the outside lane to know it is safe?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

If there is a car coming towards us in the inside lane then we should wait. There no no need to take chances when joining a roundabout. There will always be a safe gap eventually 👍🏼

[@stevenv484]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Ok because sometimes there is a small gap to go when the blocker leaves even with a car in the inside lane, so I should check both lanes are clear when moving off 👍

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Trying to squeeze into a small gap doesn’t sound like the safest option. We’d wait for a better gap👍🏼

[@stevenv484]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks.

[@yogeswaranrajasegaran8246]

Hi advanced driving how to enter lane and keep in our lane without going people's lane when there is no centre line marking on roundabout lane???

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Have you seen this video: Roundabout Lane Discipline: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LVlKedgqh1odU

[@usamahayat9151]

And if we enter right side lane then we need to indicate right until reachout our exit?and if we enter left side lane then we don't don't need to indicate indicator until we reach our exit?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

No, that’s incorrect. This video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2jYiqNmqLqkadE 👍🏼

[@nghoiyu]

1:57 The grey SUV is having its right indicator on, is it unsafe to enter the roundabout?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The roundabout doesn’t have to be empty, we can enter as long as we don’t get in anyone’s way. The grey car was turning towards us - but there was ample time to go before he got too close.

[@patil4403]

Hello Team , is there any video which explains the highway code to pass the test ?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes - we have a whole playlist! Highway Code kzbin.info/aero/PLzlPScQvpv6nBYt8J1FJ5omsHPhlWnWS9

[@mattowensrees]

(Matt Owens Rees) Excellent video but on a few occasions, you kept the right indicator on after you passed the exit immediately prior to the one you exited. That gives the wrong information to following vehicles

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

That's surprising, as I'm usually quite prompt with my indicating to leave a roundabout! Where did you spot this?

[@bushraahmed7491]

Any tips for not hitting the kerb when driving round the roundabout? Mini or busy roundabout?? I get really nervous i am going to hit the kerb and i panic and worry too much on this.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We sometimes find that learners look right for too long before crossing the give way line - and end up hitting the kerb or just losing their road position. To avoid this, try looking twice quickly, instead of once for a long time.

[@bushraahmed7491]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Twice quickly where? Thank you for the tips 👌

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

This video might help: Always look twice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYfXnouGrqmdldk 👍🏼

[@Fe-go2jw]

Is there a program to flip the video? It's so good, but yet so backwards. :(

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Backwards? I assume you live in a country that drives on the right?

[@Fe-go2jw]

Exactly! But the video still helped me a lot, thank you so much for posting it! :)

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Ma A That's ok then! 👍🏼

[@afshanakhanam7502]

Very helpfull

[@selinaali6124]

Please tell the indicator where we need to press

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Signalling / Indicating Correctly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2jYiqNmqLqkadE

[@TYP.EWRITER_]

What about in busy mini roundabouts? What should you look out for to enter?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Mr Droplip We look out for the same clues that another vehicle is leaving the roundabout into the road we are leaving. Watch for indicating, the positioning of the car, or even just how the front wheels are turned. It gets easier with practice!

[@tarottman3926]

Wish you have a camera for your feet and gear changes

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We do use a foot camera in some other videos. 👍🏼

[@spodybanjack8800]

I notice that at 1:43 you exit to the right lane (I think, from the right lane?) I thought you always had to exit from the left lane into the left lane. When do you not have to do that?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Spandan Banerjee When turning right it is ok to leave the roundabout in either lane - as shown in the picture in The Highway Code. In this case I did it as I needed to turn right at the following roundabout as well.

[@MrAyosdito]

You should exit on left lane if possible.

[@vincenthiney3238]

Any on 3 lane roundabouts

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The only 3-lane roundabout near us has traffic lights - so it's really easy to enter even when it's busy. If you have tricky 3-lane roundabouts near you the usual rules still apply - but keep a close eye out for road markings so you don't get caught in the wrong lane. However, if you have to take a detour, thats better than a dangerous lane change!

[@nagatarteh514]

I being leaning for 15 years now know why i never felt confident go for my test cos my taecher don'ts not teach me how change ger normally

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We have a few videos about changing gear which might help - or you could consider swapping to an automatic car?

[@ricoetbello]

I never how much to steer on a roundabout or rounded bend. I might over steer.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Steering control just comes with experience - as the amount we need to steer will vary for every turn we do. Just make sure you have slowed the car down enough to give you enough time to steer carefully - as most steering faults are caused by the car speed being too high!

[@nagzvevo4635]

Roundabouts are my worst fear... Sometimes i go blank and only focus on cars to my right but am unsure with cars on the roundabout. 😣

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We have a few more tips in our other video ‘Rush-Hour Roundabouts’ 👍🏼

[@hana-pe9ru]

Isn't that counted as a major fault that you hit the roundabout kerb in 3:12??

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We didn’t touch the kerb, but if you do that on your test keep driving anyway as it might be marked as a driving (minor) or serious fault, depending on how bad it was.

[@joshooahh]

All roundabouts near me are 3 lanes wide on a ring road

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Have you seen our video showing how to handle large roundabouts? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXSvqYSarZaYbdU

[@joshooahh]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks ile have a look

[@selinaali6124]

I can listening indicator sound and it's not giving any instruction only telling how we go left or right but nothing about car indicator botton

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We have made another video showing when to indicate at a roundabout: Roundabouts for beginners: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYLJeYOhrb2DpdU 👍🏼

[@TheDantheman12121]

Did he hit the curb on the first one?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It was the rear wheel running over a drain 🙄

[@TheDantheman12121]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Oh right lol. I made that comment before my driving lesson knowing we were doing round abouts again and now i am back and it is weird how some round abouts are easier one way but more confusing from a diff direction.

[@TheDantheman12121]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Btw the video was very helpful at making me know when to go and when to wait so ty. :)

[@fathimahafsa4172]

i’m struggling with roundabout lesson at the moment

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Roundabouts can be tricky! We already have 9 videos about them - and another this week 👍🏼

[@wootfororanges]

I'm a new driver and thanks for the video. At 2:49 couldn't you have entered the second you saw that car's wheels were pointing straight? Why wasn't it safe to enter the roundabout once you saw that the silver mercedes at 2:52 was leaving the roundabout? Wouldn't it actually be unsafe to enter at 6:05 if the yellow car was actually not leaving the roundabout? But it looks like you entered before you could tell that the yellow car was leaving the roundabout. Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Khucumber I didn't go because I saw the speed of the approaching lorry and thought I might get in his way - if it's not definitely safe, it's better to wait than take a chance.

[@wootfororanges]

Thanks! What about at 6:05?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Khucumber You're right, it would have been a little tight if the yellow Mini hadn't left the roundabout. Thankfully it didn't!

[@jgreen8339]

Advance Driving School wow you did some awesome driving there! You're super human processing situations like that and going. I'd have stopped for a few of those. Sometimes everyone makes a slight misjudgement in rush hour and has to step on the gas or brake to make good. I think it's all about being tolerant whilst making sure to only go when you know it's safe.

[@sarahsykes2454]

I couldn't see the indicator of the red car signalling to turn off. I would have probably panicked here and waited. I'll probably never pass my test *sighs*

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It's a lot easier to see details like that when you're actually there though - everything is much bigger than watching on a small screen!

[@Chino-Kafu]

Every roundabout I have ever been In no one slows down or stops they just go as fast as they can. I hate roundabouts

[@chriszone50]

10D

[@kristjanpirc537]

Why does he have indicator when entering a roundabout?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

To help others understand where we are going. This video might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2jYiqNmqLqkadE 👍🏼

[@kristjanpirc537]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Advance Driving School Only in uk then. In my country the roundabout only goes right way 👍

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Really? How does anyone know where you are going?

[@kristjanpirc537]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool When you exit u use it raundabouth. yes same as in the video no indicator when approaching.👍

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Crazy!

[@qaiskhan8098]

But we are learners we don’t have good control on car cliche

[@Ario_Ham]

After turning left, why didn't she drive on the left ?!normal position shed has drive on right !

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

She? Which part of the video do you mean please?

[@karocica]

😱😱😱 He can not see the left mirror and left blind spot when he want to change line or/and leave the roundabout

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Remember the view from the camera is quite different than the drivers eyes.

[@kisan-majdoorkalyansamiti7390]

If you are little bit Hill then if vehicle in roundabout better wait in handbreak as clutch & break and then foot movement from break to gas take cause car stall . Take more time no harm as more safe but lot of drving instructor snd examinor are fool

[@Sa-nx5wg]

Yeah that's Easy If the people in my country wasn't driving 90 speed and never stopping when entring the roundabout 👏

[@markfulton956]

lmfao he curbs the car

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

No chance! 🙄

[@safwannttentater739]

You call that a busy roundabout? lol

[@redblade8160]

These skills, as you call them, should be "common sense" and do not need to be learned.